Snowy Colorado

It has been quite a winter. Admittedly December was rather devoid of snow. January saw a little and February has snowed, upon snow, upon snow.

The indoor arena is quite a blessing and we haven't actually dropped below about 30f (-1c) in the indoor so we can still ride. The horses are pretty happy and well blanketed and fed.

Best news first. Axel is back living out again! I am a huge proponent for horses living out 24/7 when possible and he is so much happier when he is. He went out at the end of January and is just so much more relaxed and happy, it's like night and day for him. He is still handwalking- now for about 20 mins at a time and will just keep on handwalking as much as we can until March/ April when he can come back to hacking and start to get fit again. He's his usual, sweet, funny self and is more than happy with just grooming and walking with me. He is such a darling! Right now he is in the smaller of the turnout pens but next week I am planning to move him into the big pen so he can really get his body moving around. He was wonderful, no running, no sillyness. Just out and chill after a few months of stall rest and handwalking, he's such a dude.

Willough is just wonderful. What a mare. She is a real, true worker and loves her job. She doesn't give you extra's just for shits and giggles, but she gives you just what you ask for. Even if it wasn't what you thought you asked for haha! I really really like this mare. She does not want to be hugged, kissed and snuggled. Leave her kissy face alone. But tack up and get on- she will give you so so much. She is worth her weight in gold and is the most wonderful teacher and the funniest character, I feel really quite undeserving and blessed every ride to have the opportunity for this amazing horse, I'm still not quite sure how I got so lucky.

I have a few awful quality videos of me riding some changes on Miss W and the full and lengthy lesson with Dolly Hannon. Feel free to watch, if you comment, please be kind haha! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtc6B3Yb5cPYobcHtq4EvGA?view_as=subscriber

Love to you all, stay warm

xoxo

Happy boy on one of his hand walks

First day of 24/7 turnout!


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